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The Great American Smokeout

The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for one day — smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.

Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes — a bit under 1 in every 5 adults. As of 2012, there were also 13.4 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.3 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco.

More Information About Quitting

Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. The American Cancer Society can tell you about the steps you can take to quit smoking and provide quit-smoking programs, resources and support that can increase your chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the available tools, call us at 1-800-227-2345. You can also find free tips and tools below.

Get the new Quit For Life Mobile app from Alere Wellbeing, available for iPhone and Android

What Kind of Quitter Are You?

Are you or someone you care about trying to quit smoking? There may be as many ways to quit as there are quitters. Will you quit cold turkey? Maybe cut back a little-by-little? Check out these quitter characters to see which one matches your quit-style. No matter how you quit, we’re celebrating you! See the full gallery of supporter and quitter characters to share on your Facebook page.